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Implementing EMI in Chinese music classes: Students' perceived benefits and challenges
1School of Liberal Arts, Metharath University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 31, 2023
Summary
English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Chinese music classes offers benefits but presents challenges, primarily due to students' limited English proficiency. Further research is needed to optimize EMI implementation.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Linguistics
- Music Education
Background:
- English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) is increasingly prevalent globally.
- Research on EMI in Chinese academic contexts, particularly in music, is limited.
- Understanding EMI's specific benefits and challenges in this setting is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the advantages and disadvantages of implementing EMI in Chinese music classes.
- To identify the specific benefits experienced by Chinese music students in EMI courses.
- To explore the challenges faced by Chinese music students in EMI music courses.
Main Methods:
- A researcher-made scale was administered to 74 Chinese music students.
- Thematic analysis was employed to analyze participants' responses.
- Qualitative data were gathered on student experiences with EMI.
Main Results:
- Students reported some benefits from learning music through English.
- Significant challenges were identified, primarily linked to limited English proficiency.
- Student experiences varied, highlighting both positive and negative aspects of EMI.
Conclusions:
- EMI in Chinese music education presents a dual outcome of opportunities and challenges.
- Limited English proficiency is a major barrier to successful EMI implementation in this context.
- Pedagogical adjustments and further research are necessary to enhance EMI effectiveness in music education.
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